Prosser School District

🍏 Join Us for the Great Washington Apple Crunch! 🍏 On October 2, 2024, we’ll participate in the Great Washington Apple Crunch! Here’s how you can join in on the fun: 1. Find a Washington-grown apple in your lunch. 2. Gather with your classmates at noon to crunch together! 3. Don’t forget to take selfies and videos—post them online with #TasteWashingtonDay and #WAAppleCrunch! 📣 Fun Facts About Apples: - Apples are Washington’s largest agricultural product, grown on over 175,000 acres of orchards! - Our state grows over 30 varieties of apples. - The average American consumes 16 pounds of fresh apples each year! Let’s celebrate Taste Washington Day together! For more resources, visit agr.wa.gov/farmtoschool. 🍎

🚍 NOW HIRING: SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS! 🚍 Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Join the Prosser School District team as a School Bus Driver! Help ensure students have a safe and friendly ride, starting and ending their school day on a positive note. 🌟 ✨ No experience necessary! ✨ Part-time hours with full-time benefits! ✨ On-the-job training provided! ✨ Weekends and holidays off! Apply today and become an essential part of our students' daily journey! For more information, contact Amiee Cook at 509-786-2630 or amiee.cook@prosserschools.org.

We’re proud to share that WSU IAREC is celebrating its 105th year in partnership with the Prosser Farmers Market at Pumpkin Palooza! 🎃 🐾 📅 Date: Saturday, October 5th 🕗 Time: 8 AM - Noon 📍 Location: Prosser Farmers Market, 1328 Sommers Ave, Prosser Join us for a day of family fun! Enjoy free pumpkin painting contests with prizes, exciting pumpkin games, and the chance to take pictures with Butch the Coug 🐾 from 9-11 AM! Don’t miss local instrumental bands, fresh veggies, fruits, arts, and delicious food from our market vendors! Come celebrate with us and support our community! We can’t wait to see you there!

Prosser School District Bus Stop Reminders🚍 📢 We hope everyone is having a fantastic start to the new school year! To help our bus drivers stop safely at your driveways, we have a couple of friendly reminders: ✨ Please move any items, like garbage cans, away from your driveway. This helps our drivers avoid obstructions and ensures a smooth stop. 🏠 Make sure your address numbers are clearly visible from both directions. This makes it easier for our drivers to find your location quickly. Thank you for your cooperation, and here’s to a wonderful school year ahead! 🎉📚

Happy National School Parent Group Day! Today, we celebrate the amazing impact of our PAC Team, PTO, Prosser Booster Club, and Prosser Music Boosters! ❤️ Your dedication and support help create a vibrant school community where our children can thrive! Whether you’re volunteering, attending meetings, or cheering on our students at events, your involvement makes a HUGE difference! 🙌 Together, we foster an environment where our kids can excel academically, socially, and creatively. 🎓✨ Let’s continue to collaborate and make this school year unforgettable! Thank you for all that you do! 🐴🐴🦁🐝🐴

🏀 Mustang Kids Hoop Camp! 🏀 Calling all boys and girls in grades 1-8! Join us for an exciting basketball camp hosted by the PHS boys & girls basketball teams! 🗓 Event Date: November 25-26 🕒 Schedule: - 1st-4th Grade: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM - 5th-8th Grade: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 💵 Entry Fee: $30 per person Payment: Payable at the PHS office from November 18-22 from 8 AM – 4 PM Cash or check only day of! 📅 Register by November 22 using the QR code below All campers will receive admission to the Mustangs’ first home game of the season! Don’t miss out on the fun and skills development! For questions, contact: jessica.huntington@prosserschools.org 🏀

The Pulse of Prosser: Volume 46 Prosser School District Publication Superintendent Kim Casey https://5il.co/2xcsv

Meet Evann Swearingen, our Life Skills Teacher (1-year position) at Keene Riverview Elementary School! 🐝 Originally from Grandview, Evann is currently attending Western Washington University, where she is pursuing her degree in Elementary Education. 📚 In her free time, she enjoys watching her daughter play sports, coaching volleyball, and perfecting her cake decorating skills 🎂🏐. As a new teacher in the Prosser School District, Evann has an important message for her students: “Be unapologetically you. Mistakes are proof that you are trying.” We’re thrilled to welcome Evann to the Prosser School District family and can’t wait for a fantastic year ahead filled with learning and growth! 🐝 🏫

Meet Carmen Vargas, our new 2nd Grade Teacher at Whitstran Elementary! 🦁 Originally from Yakima, WA, Carmen has an educational background in Elementary Education. In her free time, she loves reading 📚, hiking ⛰️, and spending quality moments with her family. Carmen was inspired to become a teacher by the amazing role models she had in her own life—her teachers. She says, “Each teacher instilled something in me and changed my life for the better. I truly hope I can do the same for my students.” As she embarks on this journey in the Prosser School District, Carmen wants her future students to know: “I believe in incorporating diverse and engaging lessons that strive for student success. I encourage movement, hands-on work, and multiple opportunities to learn. Mistakes are proof of learning, and I aim to create a positive and safe environment where everyone can grow. We are all lifelong learners!” ✨ Carmen is super excited for this school year and can’t wait for the amazing adventures that lie ahead! Let’s give her a warm welcome! 🦁

We are excited to introduce Genevva Kitchen, our new Resource Room ELA teacher at Housel Middle School! 🎉 Genevva holds an AA from Green River Community College and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education with a minor in Literacy from Central Washington University. She is currently pursuing her Master of Education in Special Education at Eastern Washington University. 📚✨ In her free time, Genevva loves spending time with her family and friends, reading, playing board games, and going camping. 🏕️🎲 What drew her to Prosser? Genevva is thrilled to be part of such a warm and welcoming community and is excited to work alongside a wonderful group of people. 💖 As she steps into her role, Genevva wants to share this message with her future students: "I am so excited to get to work with each and every one of you and to be a part of your education journey. We are going to have a great year growing and learning together!" 🌱 Join us in welcoming Genevva to the Prosser community!

We are thrilled to introduce Debra (Debbie) Johnson as our new District Librarian! A long-time resident of Prosser, Debbie has deep roots in our community, having raised her three daughters—Kara, Marissa, and Hannah—here since 1990. ❤️ With an Associate of Arts in Teacher Education and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Western Governors University, Debbie is currently pursuing her Library Media Endorsement. 🎓 Her passion for education and reading is evident! In her free time, Debbie loves spending time with family and friends, traveling to new places 🌍, attending concerts 🎶, and, of course, curling up with a good book. 📖 She believes that reading opens doors to new worlds, and she encourages students to find books that spark their interest. Debbie is excited to work in the libraries of Prosser, where her daughters graduated and where her granddaughters currently attend school. She can’t wait to inspire the next generation of readers! 📚💖 Mark your calendars: the Book Fair is coming October 8th-10th during conferences at Keene-Riverview School! 📅 Debbie is grateful for the warm welcome she has received from the community and looks forward to making a positive impact in our schools. Join us in welcoming her to the Prosser School District!

We are thrilled to welcome Kooper Blair as our new STEM/Robotics teacher at Housel Middle School! As a proud alumni of Prosser High School, Kooper brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to our community. 🐴 Kooper holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Governors University and is currently pursuing his Master's in Secondary Education at Grand Canyon University. 📚 His dedication to learning and teaching is truly inspiring! Outside of the classroom, you can find him cheering for the Mariners ⚾, watching sports 📺, or taking his dogs for a walk 🐾. He’s also a dedicated coach for the high school baseball team, showcasing his passion for mentorship and teamwork! Kooper began his journey in education through coaching and quickly realized that teaching was his true calling. He is excited to meet his students and looks forward to an incredible school year ahead! Please join us in giving him a warm welcome to the Prosser School District!

As of approximately 3:00 p.m. today, there is a power outage affecting the District Office, the Boys and Girls Club, Keene Riverview Elementary, Transportation Department and possibly other locations. Dismissal and after-school bus schedules will continue to run as normal. Depending on the severity and longevity some afterschool programs may be affected. Please contact your coaches and program administrators. In case of an emergency please contact Superintendent Kim Casey at 509-781-8628.

On this National IT Professionals Day, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Ashlee, Israel, Blake and Shawn, our dedicated IT professionals at Prosser School District. Your expertise, hard work, and unwavering commitment ensure that our students and staff have the tools they need to succeed every day. Thank you for continuously going above and beyond to keep us connected and operational. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for everything you do!

The Pulse of Prosser: Volume 45 Prosser School District Publication Superintendent Kim Casey https://5il.co/2wui2

We are thrilled to introduce Jessica Vizcaino, who has joined us as a 2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher at Whitstran Elementary! 🏫 🦁 Originally from Grandview, WA, Jessica is a proud alumna of Central Washington University, where she earned her Bachelor's in Elementary Education with a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language. 🎓 In her free time, Jessica loves spending time outdoors, attending live music events, and reading. Most importantly, she cherishes quality moments with her loved ones. 🌳🎶📖❤️ Jessica's passion for giving back to her community shines through her choice to work at Whitstran Elementary, a place she feels is perfect for making a positive impact. 🏫 🦁 Jessica would love to share this with her future students: “You are able to achieve anything you set your mind to. If you can think it, you can do it. Also, sometimes when things are hard and challenging, they are simply opportunities to learn from and become stronger people.” Jessica is excited and eagerly looking forward to this school year, where she can’t wait to meet and work with all of her new students! 🎒👩‍🏫 Let’s give Jessica a warm welcome to the Whitstran Elementary family! 👏 🦁

We are thrilled to announce that Shelby Moore, a proud Prosser High School alumna, is returning to her roots as our new School Psychologist! 🐴 Shelby, who grew up right here in Prosser, WA, is bringing her expertise and passion for student support to our district. With an EdS degree in School Psychology, she’s ready to make a positive impact on the lives of our students and families. 🎓 When she’s not at work, Shelby enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her adorable dog. 🐾❤️ Her journey from being a student in our schools to now supporting our students is truly inspiring. Shelby’s dedication to working in the community she grew up in is a testament to her commitment to our district. 🏫💪 Shelby wants to share this message with our future students: “I am excited to support students and families through my role as a school psychologist.” Let’s give Shelby a big, warm welcome back to the Prosser School District! 🎉👏

We’re delighted to introduce Heather Fuller Jones, who is joining our Prosser School District team as our new Speech-Language Pathologist! 🌟 Heather is from Amarillo, Texas, and holds a Master of Science in Communication Disorders. 📚✨ Her dedication to helping students communicate effectively and confidently is truly inspiring. In her free time, Heather loves entertaining, trying out new recipes, and is an avid reader. She enjoys sitting outside with a good book and cherishes spending time with her precious girls. 📖🌞 Heather decided to join the Prosser School District after a conversation with Niki Swanson, our Director of Special Services. She was impressed by the wonderful environment here and knew she wanted to be part of the team. 🌟 As a new member of the Prosser School District, Heather wants to share that “of all the things you can learn in life, being kind to others and to yourself may be the two most important.” She adds, “I am excited to become a part of the Prosser School District and look forward to a long career here.” Let’s give Heather a warm welcome! We’re thrilled to have her on board and can’t wait for the positive impact she’ll make in our schools. 😊

We are excited to introduce Nathan (Nate) Conway, who is joining our Prosser High School team as our new Sports Medicine Teacher and Athletic Trainer! 🌟 Nathan is from Puyallup, WA, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s Degree in Athletic Training. 📚✨ His passion for sports medicine and dedication to student health and wellness are truly inspiring. In his free time, Nathan loves spending time with family, friends, and his dog. He’s also a fan of morning exercise, action movies, and outdoor activities like pickleball, basketball, and hiking. 🏀🏞️ Nathan’s interest in working with high school students stems from his own experiences as an athlete. He wants to educate students on injury prevention and health, helping them avoid the mistakes he made in his own athletic career. 🌟 “I am really looking forward to getting to know all of you and making some great memories this year!” he says. Let’s give Nathan a warm Mustang welcome! We’re thrilled to have him on board and can’t wait to see the positive impact he’ll make at Prosser High School. 🐴

We are thrilled to welcome Diana Perez to our Whitstran Elementary team as a Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher! 🦁 Originally from Prosser, Diana is excited to return to the community she grew up in and share her passion for teaching with our youngest learners. 🌟 Diana holds an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education 🎓 and a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education 📚. Her strong educational background equips her to create a nurturing and dynamic learning environment for our students. When she’s not teaching, Diana loves getting outdoors with her husband and three kids. They enjoy biking 🚴‍♂️, hiking 🥾, snowboarding 🏂, and camping ⛺—always on the lookout for their next adventure! Diana’s decision to join the Prosser School District was inspired by her roots as a Prosser alumni 🎓 🐴 and she is eager to give back to the community that shaped her. As she starts her journey with us, Diana wants her future students to know: “You are important, your experiences are vital to our classroom culture. When we work together, anything is possible. ¡Sí se puede!” ✨ Diana is looking forward to working at the school she grew up in and providing your child with a meaningful and memorable school experience. Please join us in giving Diana a warm welcome to the Prosser School District family! 🏫🦁